"You're leaving the house with your hair like that?" "You're not going to be able to get a job with your hair like that." "Can I touch your hair?" "Is your hair real?" These are just a few of the many questions and comments imposed on...
As Black women we all know what an ordeal dealing with our hair and chlorine can be. From failed wash and go's, to twist outs gone awry, it can be a struggle to finally find a routine and hairstyle that works for you. When you factor...
Bruce Johnson is a cosmetologist, salon owner, and consultant for several major hair care companies. He’s also a proud swim dad! We asked him to try EBAN Shield and give us his honest feedback....
Just one month ago, Black Kids Swim launched EBAN Shield, a pre-swim treatment offering superior chlorine protection for competitive and casual swimmers specifically formulated to stop chlorine hair damage....
The EBAN system of hair products and swim caps was created as an act of love by a swim mom for her daughter. As her daughter became tired of cornrows, daily hair maintenance after swim practices became a frustrating struggle. Knowing that Black girls regularly quit the...
History teaches us that African people were skilled swimmers and divers centuries ago. The first written account of the crawl or freestyle referred to West Africans in Senegal and Ghana. Swimming and excelling in the water is a part of African history and competitive swimming...
Hair is a huge issue for swimmers. Black hair and chlorine do not mix. For many African Americans, hair is unfortunately a reason to avoid the sport of competitive swimming entirely. Black Kids Swim developed the SOAK, COAT, COVER system to protect swimmers'...
Meet the Ladies of the Theresa Banks Swim Club! The Theresa Banks Tiger Sharks Swim Club (TBSC) is a co-ed summer swim team located in Prince George’s County Maryland. ...
Meet the fabulous ladies of the Howard University Women's Swimming and Diving Team!! Black Kids Swim was excited to meet several members from the Howard University Women's Swimming and Diving Team during the 30th Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet. The ladies were kind enough to...
Jonna is a lifestyle, hair and fashion blogger for Naturally Glam 'Where being glam comes naturally'. Her blog and YouTube channel is a resource for women who want to be glamorous without spending a lot of time and money. Jonna's YouTube channel features lots of videos where...
Bruce Johnson is a cosmetologist and the owner of Avatar Salon and Wellness Spa in Silver Spring Maryland. Black Kids Swim previously interviewed Bruce about the dangers of chlorine. His advice was so appreciated we decided to bring him back! Below, Bruce continues providing excellent...
Karen and Percy Norman are the swim mom and dad of Clarke (10) and Madison (13). Both girls swim year round and began swimming competitively at the age of 6. Karen sat down with Black Kids Swim to share her thoughts on the barriers that...
